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Managing Organization:
Mackinac Island State Park Commission
Telephone:
906-847-3328
Website: http://www.mackinacparks.com/parks/old-mackinac-point-lighthouse_11/
Email: mackinacparks@state.mi.us
Notes:
This lighthouse was discontinued when the Mackinac Bridge was built very close by. It was opened to the public in June 2004. Restoration is ongoing. Tower Height: 40 Description of Tower: Cylindrical brick tower with white and red lantern.
This light is not operational
Other Buildings?
1892 two-story brick keeper's house, 1907 brick fog signal building. Date Established: 1892 Date Present Tower Built: 1892 Date Deactivated: 1957 Optics: 1892: Fourth order Fresnel lens. Current Use: Museum. Open To Public? Grounds and museum only. Museum?
The lighthouse is open to the public from mid-May to Columbus Day. There is also a gift shop. Directions:
This lighthouse is located at the foot of the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City. Take Exit 336 from I-75. Follow Nicolet Avenue through Mackinaw City, then turn right on Huron Avenue and follow to the lighthouse. There is a picnic area around the lighthouse. It can also be seen from lighthouse cruises offered by Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service. See www.sheplerswww.com/group/light.htm or call 231-436-5023. It can also be seen from tours offered by Mackinac Seaplane Tours -- see www.mackinacseaplanes.com or call 906-632-9746. Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places Keepers: George W. Marshall (1892-1919 ), James. M. Marshall (1919-1940), Henrik Olsen (1940-1946), John Campbell (1946-1957)
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